Choose suitable bowl lotus seeds to prepare water culture containers, seed treatment and water culture methods to maintain and manage lotus flowers, also known as lotus flowers, have been the favorite of literati and literati since ancient times. Its noble and clean quality that comes out of silt without staining is deeply loved by people. With the pursuit of home environment aesthetics, bowl lotus has gradually become a new favorite of family green plants because of its small, exquisite, and easy maintenance. This article will introduce in detail the method of water culture bowl lotus seeds to help you easily cultivate beautiful lotus flowers. Select suitable bowl lotus seeds Before starting water cultivation, you must first choose high-quality bowl lotus seeds. There are many varieties of bowl lotus on the market, such as red lotus, white lotus, double lotus, etc. When selecting, you should choose full grains and free from pests and diseases. Seeds, red lotus and double lotus are more ornamental and suitable for family maintenance. Prepare water storage containers for water cultivation of lotus plants. You can choose transparent or translucent containers, such as glass bowls, ceramic bowls, etc. The size of the container should be moderate to accommodate seeds and enough water. A layer of fine sand can be placed at the bottom of the container. or small stones to increase the breathability of the bottom. Seed treatment Rinse the selected lotus seeds with clear water to remove impurities on the surface, and soak the seeds in warm water for about 24 hours. This can help the seeds fully absorb water and increase the germination rate. Water cultivation method 1. Water level control: Put the soaked seeds into the container. The water level should cover the seeds, but should not be too high to avoid affecting the breathing of the seeds. The water level should be 1-2 cm away from the edge of the container.
2. Lighting conditions: Lotus likes light and should be placed in a sunny place. However, when the sun is strong in summer, attention should be paid to proper shade to avoid sunburn of seeds.
3. Temperature management: The suitable temperature for the growth of lotus is 20-30℃. Too high or too low will affect its growth. In winter, the container should be moved indoors to avoid the impact of low temperature on seeds. Maintenance and management 1. Change water: During the water maintenance process, replace clear water every 3-5 days to keep the water clean and observe the growth of seeds. If there is mildew, rot, etc., it should be cleaned up in time.
2. Fertilization: When the seeds of the lotus sprout, some compound fertilizers can be appropriately applied to promote their growth. When fertilizing, be careful not to let the fertilizer directly contact the seeds to avoid root burning.
3. Observe growth: During the maintenance process, pay close attention to the growth of the lotus and adjust the maintenance measures in a timely manner.
Water cultivation of lotus seeds is a simple, easy-to-use and highly ornamental method for maintaining family green plants. Through the above steps, you can easily cultivate beautiful lotus flowers at home. In this process, you can not only feel the fun of planting, but also It can add freshness and elegance to the home environment. Let us work together and enjoy this natural beauty!